A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as fascinating detail of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles
This work contains an unprecedented wealth of over 550 full-colour illustrations, including specially commissioned uniforms, battle plans and campaign maps. It is an expert guide to the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of the national forces of the day, as well as fascinating detail of the day-to-day life of a Napoleonic ...
In this dramatic and spirited history of cavalry in the Napoleonic period, Digby Smith examines how battles could be decided by the skillful use of cavalry. Charge! reveals how cavalry could be deployed in an offensive and defensive capacity or how an effective and well-timed cavalry charge could overcome almost any obstacle.
In June 1812, 500,000 men of Napoleon's army invaded Russia. Six months later barely 20,000 returned. The disastrous advance to Moscow and the subsequent retreat irreparably damaged Napoleon's military power and prestige and resulted in one of the most celebrated catastrophes of all military history. Digby Smith's new account of the grim events of ...
The uniform of the British Army underwent many changes between 1965 and 1980. This book catalogues these changes and outlines in detail the many regimental distinctions which exist throughout this old and prestigious army. Among the formations examined are the Household Division, the Royal Armoured Corps, the Scottish Division, the Queen's ...
Based on more than thirty years of research, this massively detailed reference work provides comprehensive coverage of every action in every campaign of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It includes accurate data on more than two thousand individual battles, clashes, sieges, raids, capitulations, and naval engagements, all listed in ...
Noted historian Digby Smith provides the first detailed study of the mistakes made by Napoleon himself that ultimately lead to his downfall. This is a detailed analysis of fatal flaws in Napoleon's character from a new perspective by a former soldier and leading Napoleonic scholar.
A highly illustrated analysis of all the armies involved in the epic tragedy of Napoleon Bonaparte's Russian campaign, this work utilizes many sources not previously translated into English and including detailed orders of battle of the contestants. Originally published, in part, in 1977 and now a much sought after rarity. Fully illustrated in ...
On 7 September 1812 in the hamlet of Borodino, 70 miles west of Moscow, 250,000 men with 1200 guns, fought for access to the Russian capital. Borodino was the second largest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, exceeded only by Leipzig. This account shows poor Russian planning and field dispositions, and confusion in the Tsar's staff. The battle was a ...
How did doctors make a living? Making a Medical Living explores the neglected socio-economic history of medical practice, beginning with the first voluntary hospital in 1720 and ending with national health insurance in 1911. It looks at public appointments in hospitals and dispensaries, office under public welfare systems, and at private practice. ...
The best single-volume reference book on the regiments of Napoleon's army, with details of unit organization and history plus biographies of 200 regimental officers.
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